Quick easy and delicious! Those are the kinds of adjectives I like to see on a healthy vegetable side dish that’s perfect for weekday cooking when you get home exhausted after a long day and a commute. Normally I cook down my spinach until it has reduced in volume by nearly 90% but this dish …Read More

Here we have a quick last minute addition to a recent Sunday Supper that came out wonderfully and ended up being a huge hit! The natural sweetness from the honey and the carrots mixed with smokey caramelization and then the last minute addition of chopped pecans giving an amazing crunch leaves you wanting more and …Read More

There’s nothing like the amazing comfort food of Mac & Cheese! This is my healthier version that is so packed with flavor and delicious ness you won’t even realize it! We have the out of this world flavors of smoky bacon (uncured and free range) with creamy velvety white cheddar sauce (low-fat organic) all under …Read More

Have those last little bits of Thanksgiving turkey leftovers and not sure what to do with them? Here’s a super easy, delicious and healthy salad you can put together in a matter of minutes for the perfect lunch or light dinner. Thanksgiving TurkeyLeftover Cali-Greek Salad Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins …Read More

This is probably one of the most perfect side dishes ever! The flavor combinations of this dish are wonderful on the tongue and complement both red meat and poultry equally as the delicious side kick. If you love the combination of smoky and salty bacon with nutty whole grain brown rice balanced with the light …Read More

Italian Caponata This classic dish is summertime vegetable cornucopia that is cooked down into an almost paste like jammy consistency; you can then use it as a topping for rustic grilled whole wheat bread, sandwiches or toss it in with some freshly cooked whole wheat pasta! All would be delicious and sublime! Italian Caponata …Read More

Spring is a season of transition as we move from Winter to Summer and the weather tends to fluctuate back and forth as well. Some days are cooler and some days are warmer. Sometimes it’s nice to fuze the warmer weather produce with some of the cooking styles of winter and that is exactly what …Read More

This is a delicious late Spring dish that combines two of my favorite vegetables – which also happen to be two of the greatest superfoods available – with Omega 3 and vitamin rich low-fat milk and cheese from grass-fed cows. When you combine all these healthy and delicious ingredients together we end up with some …Read More

This is a delicious quick and easy weeknight vegetable side dish that you can cook up in a matter of minutes. It’s lightly Asian inspired but it’s so good you can serve it as a side with almost anything. I’ve served it many times with a basic roasted chicken or grilled steak. Quick Stir Fried …Read More

Cipollini Agrodulce This is a wonderful sweet and tangy side dish. You can use any type of small onion such as pearl if you can’t find Cipollini. Or you could even use sweet vidalia onions, just be sure to slice them into long thin strips. Italian Sweet & Sour Cipollini Onions Print Cook time …Read More

Rich, delicious, healthy and indulgent guacamole is the perfect warm weather side to chips, grilled meats, tacos and burritos. Now in all honesty my guacamole is healthy and filled with lots of healthy stuff but make no mistake this is not a low-calorie food so you really need to be careful with your portion sizes …Read More

A delicious tangy and savory spread like olive tapenade is the perfect accompaniment to any sandwich or spread on toasted or grilled whole wheat bread. There is a whole wheat sourdough I buy from a local bakery that I pop into the toaster and then spread some of this deliciousness over and I am in …Read More

Did you know that cauliflower can be used a great low-carb substitute for potatoes in most recipes? Check out my Faux Mashed Potato recipe for another great low-carb healthier option. In this recipe today I’m doing a healthier tweak on the classic potato pancake that is typically enjoyed with a little sour cream and as …Read More

Potatoes and kale together in a creamy velvety sauce with cheese all baked together – total comfort food! I’ve made a healthier version of this French classic that is just as delicious as the original. Be careful with the portion sizes because while this dish is much healthier than the original version it’s by no …Read More